Same now as it was then - live within your means.
Originally Posted by Mannlicher
bank saving accounts used to pay meaningful interest. They don't today. The national average savings account rate is currently 0.57 percent. Not much incentive to save at your local bank.

If you are currently getting .57% on your money in the bank you need to look around. I just renewed a CD @ 5% and get the same 5% on the balance in my checking account.

Last edited by centershot; 01/08/24.
A true sportsman counts his achievements in proportion to the effort involved and fairness of the sport. - S. Pope